Breaking News:

This is a private roadway near the site of a fatal helicopter crash in Cameron Parish. A Sikorsky S-76 A++ owned and operated by ERA Helicopters, LLC, crashed near Tom Hebert and Corbina roads before noon on Friday, killing the pilot and two passengers. (Johnathan Manning / American Press)

The sheriff’s offices of Calcasieu and
Cameron Parishes, as well as both parish’s offices of emergency
preparedness and firefighters
from Lake Charles and Grand Lake set up a staging area at the
corner of Tom Hebert and parish line roads.

Zeb Johnson credited the firefighters with getting water to the scene despite not being able to get their trucks close.

“These guys were doing a heck of a job, if it wasn’t for them we’d still be out there,” he said.

Ron Johnson said the investigation will continue tomorrow and that Cameron officers will guard the crash site tonight.

Era Helicopters CEO Sten Gustafson
released a statement following the crash: “We deeply regret this
unfortunate accident and
we will use all of our resources to support the families of those
involved. Our review will continue in concert with the investigation
by the National Transportation Safety Board, which has
jurisdiction over this matter.”

The two-engine, 14-seat helicopter was built in 1990, according to website FlightAware.

These great men are still thought about and missed daily. Never forgotten.

Posted By: Brandon James On: 3/19/2013

Title: Goehring relatives in Pa

We pray for Tim's family. We also pray for his mother and father here in Pennsylvania who were close to him and his family.
Thanks to american Press for the information

Posted By: SmC On: 3/17/2013

Title: Farewell Mr. Mike

I've known Mr. Tyree and his family since I was a little kid...and more or less grew up with his two children, Mikey and Allie. He was always very quiet and reserved...He had impeccable taste in music, had a sharp sense of humor and a constant dedication to his family. He was also a longtime co-worker of my dad's back in the late 80's and early 90's...at Boeing and later Northrop Grumman. My dad always described him as being a very meticulous worker with great attention to detail and a genuine love for his work. Words can't express how shaking this tragedy is. He will be sorely missed and this wound will cut deep on his family and friends...All I can say is...I hope closure and acceptance come swiftly to them...if ever...and I hope this doesn't overcome them. Its up to their loved ones and friends to be there for them to lean on...for however long it takes to get through this dark night of the soul. The same goes for the other two involved in the crash...We'll see you guys on the other side.

Posted By: Patrick On: 3/16/2013

Title: RIP Tim

So sad to hear. Tim was a good man, and a good mechanic. I really enjoyed working with him. He will be missed

Posted By: Tom Mealy On: 3/16/2013

Title: Capt. Midnight

My prayers go out to the families of those lost in this accident. Bill and I flew opposite of each other on the night shift for many years before my retirement in 2007. He was a great pilot and friend over the many years we flew together. Always smiling and upbeat, ready with a joke, and to give you his help, both personnal and professional. He will be greatly missed by many in the aviation world.